For the second straight game, David Emanuel Academy will face off against John Hancock Academy. The Eagles will welcome the Rebels at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (David Emanuel Academy has eight straight wins, John Hancock Academy has six straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Tuesday, David Emanuel Academy made easy work of John Hancock Academy and carried off a 9-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Clayton Hood was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Tucker Free, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
David Emanuel Academy's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for John Hancock Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
John Hancock Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: David Emanuel Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. It's a different story for John Hancock Academy, though, as they've only averaged .307. Will they be able to contain David Emanuel Academy's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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